Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Ravi Shastri, Kevin Pietersen, and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir extended their New Year greetings for 2025, wishing everyone health, happiness, prosperity, and success. They shared their messages on X, expressing optimism and excitement for the year ahead, while highlighting personal and professional goals and aspirations.
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